tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465099729099653039.post8001678736387074348..comments2023-10-25T04:38:00.185-07:00Comments on Best place to visit around the world: Kathmandu "Must Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site"QUeNny XDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05498161205871798608noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3465099729099653039.post-82899751841258206722010-04-18T19:08:02.020-07:002010-04-18T19:08:02.020-07:00Many-many thanks that you have released the very i...Many-many thanks that you have released the very important descreptions about the Nepalese cultural traditions.<br />Actually, you know- Nepal is the pious Hindu country in the lapse of the Himalayas, which is beautiful, quiet, the birth place of Buddha and origin of Hinduism. Besides being the country of Everest it is equally popular with its diverse cultural values. This is the land where civilization began and is also known as the country of 'SANGRILA.' Nepal is as holy place to Hindus & Buddhists, as Mecca for Muslims and Jerusalem to Jews and Christians. <br />The religious structure of Nepalese society is formally Hindu; but here and only here the interplay of peoples and their religious traditions has produced a rich fusion of Hindu and Buddhist faiths. It is common for both Hindus and Buddhists to worship at the same shrine, for many gods and saints are cross-over, often known by a different name but holding the same attributes. The original inhabitants of the valley were animists, a tradition which survives in the multitude of spirits, demons, local deities, and stones which receive dutiful worship to this day. Hindu and Buddhist traditions adapted from the pre-existing animist practices and from each other. Nepal's History and Religions Nepal is a rich and complex mix of different cultures and traditions, melded over thousands of years into a unique whole. For the western traveler there is much that is familiar, and many surprises. Family and religion are of paramount importance, and are constantly reflected throughout the culture. <br /> The Hindus have the freedom to pursue their own way of observing the religion. If Nepal is to be declared a secular country, all countries, which call themselves as Christian or Muslim countries should also be declared secular countries. If they want Nepal to become a secular country, then they should also be willing to shun their 'Cross' of the Christians, 'sign of David of the Jews and 'Kava' of Muslims. However, it needs to be pondered that even if Nepal was a Hindu Kingdom, its nature was like a secular country as Hindus have never done anything that would harass or trouble other religions. Nepalese monarchy has been offering balance role among the miscellaneous communities, castes and religions. So, to keep intact our sovereignty, indigenous cultural assets there should have to reinstate our monarchy. <br /> Physically, Nepal is built of high Himalayas including the highest peak in the world, hills and the low-land Terai. The Himalayan region of the north is the store of fresh water and it is ecologically very rich. Nepal is one of the best tourism destinations in the world. Many of the tourists and the foreigners claim, "Nepal is the most beautiful place in the world."<br />Nepal is fortunate enough to have one-cultural nationalism. This culture is made with the components of Hindu, Vedic and Buddhism. Tolerance and civilization make our sublime culture. <br />Thank you.<br />Dirgha Raj Prasai<br />Former member of Parliament,Nepal<br />Political & Cultural Analyst Please contact:<br /> Email: dirgharajprasai@gmail.comD.R. Prasaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07605738094646930811noreply@blogger.com